Over 800 photographers from all over the globe applied for The Photography Show competition '30 Under 30', produced in collaboration with Magnum Photos.

Judges Max Houghton, Senior Lecturer in Photography at LCC and Harry Hardie, founder of HERE press, have selected a shortlist of 60 photographers who will go on to compete for an exhibition at Birmingham's NEC as part of The Photography Show, as well as an exclusive portfolio review event with experienced industry professionals.

The 30 winning photographers, selected by Magnum photographers Alex Webb and David Hurn, will be announced in early February, with the exhibition opening at The Photography Show on 4th March 2014.

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